Persepsi Mahasiswa Terhadap Website Perpustakaan Universitas Sumatera Utara Menggunakan Metode WUEM

Abstract

The objective of the research is to evaluate students’ perception on the library website of the Universitas Sumatera Utara by using Web Usability Evaluation Model (WUEM) which includes four main indicators: Web Design with the percentage of 85%, Page Design Layout with the percentage 85%, Navigation with the percentage 82% and Accessibility with the percentage 90%. This research uses descriptive quantitative method. The data are gathered by distributing questionnaires to 110 student who use library website of the Universitas Sumatera Utara. The data are analyzed by using percentage and interpretation based on the category of the users’ level of satisfaction. The result of the research suggests that respondents’ perception on the library website is in the category of “good”. In the aspect of Web Design, the students feel that the website is very familiar and has adequate basic features. In the Page Design Layout, the appearance of pages is sufficiently consistent although there is still lack of legibility in some visual elements. In the aspect of Navigation, most of the respondents feel the easiness of accessing the main feature. In the aspect of Accessibility, text appearance and color contrast is very good although the need for multi-language feature and inclusive accessibility still need attention. The conclusion is that students, perception on the library website is in good category. This evaluation is expected to be the basis for developing library digital service in order that vit can be optimal in supporting the need for information of the civitas academica.